Sioux Chief High Bear poses for a half-length studio portrait while wearing a feather headdress and a breast plate, possibly made of bones. Fur tassles hang from the sides of his headdress; he holds a beaded war club across his lap.

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"1886 Chief High Bear member of Buffalo Bill's Wild West - From the collection of Nate Salsbury, owner and manager - Given by the family of Nate Salsbury" handwritten on back of print.; Title typed on photoprint.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001050927

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